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Input Clutch Assembly: Reassembly

  1. Press input shaft into input clutch hub, if removed. Install snap ring on end on input shaft.
  2. Install NEW seal rings and NEW "O" rings on proper components. Coat all seal rings and "O" rings with petroleum jelly. Install clutch piston return spring on rear of reverse-overdrive clutch piston with tang areas against reverse-overdrive clutch piston. See Figure .
  3. Using press, compress clutch piston return spring. Install snap ring. Release press. Install input clutch retainer on reverse-overdrive clutch piston.
  4. Align splines on input clutch hub on input clutch retainer. Install input clutch hub on input clutch and reverse-overdrive clutch piston. Install tapered snap ring.
  5. Install underdrive clutch piston, return spring and spring retainer in input clutch retainer. Using press, Seal Compressor (5067) and Spring Compressor (5059A), compress spring retainer just enough for installation of snap ring. See Fig 1 . Install snap ring. Release press. Remove spring compressor and seal compressor.
  6. Install 4 underdrive clutch discs and 4 underdrive clutch plates in proper sequence. See Fig 2 . Install flat snap ring in input clutch retainer. Install one underdrive clutch disc.
  7. CAUTION: Use care when installing tapered snap ring to not scratch underdrive clutch reaction plate surface. Ensure snap ring is fully seated with ends of snap ring against solid area of input clutch retainer. Check underdrive clutch clearance.
  8. Install underdrive clutch reaction plate with stepped side downward. See Fig 3 . Install NEW tapered snap ring above underdrive clutch reaction plate.
Fig 1: Installing Underdrive Clutch Piston & Return Spring
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Fig 2: Installing Underdrive Clutch Plates & Discs
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Fig 3: Installing Underdrive Clutch Reaction Plate
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